Complete List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail

Hostels on the Appalachian Trail are part of what makes a thru-hike such a unique experience. Here, we’ve listed ~70 places to stay from Georgia to Maine, including a few that aren’t necessarily hostels, but are popular enough with thru-hikers that they warranted a listing. All mileages are referenced from AWOL’s 2017 Northbound AT Guide. Rates and services found online / through other listings, and are subject to change. Note that the density of hostels decreases as you move north. Once you hit Pennsylvania, you’re likely to wind up in a motel more than once. If we missed a favorite spot, feel free to leave it in the comments.

Georgia

Address: 7693 US-19, Dahlonega GA, 30533Phone: 470-788-8044Mile: NOBO 20.6, 6 miles east of Woody GapPrice Range: Bunks $42, standard guest room $115Notes: The legendary Hiker Hostel was acquired by a “luxury destination boutique hotel.” Higher-end rooms are now available, and there is still a bunk house, though the prices have significantly increased from $19 to $42.

Address: Creekside Paradise on the ATPhone: 828-346-1076Mile: NOBO 158.1, just under two miles west from trailPrice Range: $60 private room, $45 per person shared room, $10 tentingNotes: Pickup and drop off to Yellow Creek Gap crossing with stay. Laundry, shower, and free slackpack.

Address: 275 Old Railroad Grade Road, Roan Mountain TN, 37687Phone: 575-694-0734Mile: NOBO 393.7, 6 miles from where the AT crosses 19EPrice Range: $30 per night, $25 each additional guestNotes: Provides shuttles to trailheads, as well as pick-up and drop-off from 19E with stay. Laundry and a small general store, as well as goats on site. Private rooms available.

Address: 1511 Dennis Cove Road, Hampton TN, 37658Phone: 423-725-5988Mile: 418.4, head east for .4 where the AT crosses Dennis Cove Road.Price Range: $20 bunk, $25 upper bunk room, $10 tentingNotes: Bunk house for AT hikers in a mountain resort setting. Shower with towel included with stay. Will hold mail for hikers, and has a small resupply.

Address: 7253 Lee Highway, Rural Retreat VA, 24368Phone: 276-783-5811Mile: NOBO 544, trail crosses at intersection of VA 683 and US 11.Price Range: $45 for one person, pets 10. Additional people $5 eachNotes: Not necessarily a hostel, but does offer mail drops. Popular place to stay at the Atkin VA stop, as there aren’t a lot of other hiker options in town.

Address: 3696 Sugar Run Road, Pearisburg VA, 24134Phone: 540-921 3444Mile: NOBO 623.7, .5 miles east of Sugar Run GapPrice Range: Bunk $16, up to $55 for private room. Breakfast $9Notes: Set on an organic farm, many snacks f0r sale, yoga offered. Tenting, bunk, and private rooms available, pay extra for home-cooked breakfasts and dinner. And milkshakes.***Named one of the top hostels on the Appalachian Trail***

Address: 117 MacArthur Lane, Narrow VA, 24124Phone: 540-726-7510Mile: NOBO 635.4, 3.6 miles west on VA 100.Price Range: Not listed, call for rates. Thru-hiker rates available.Notes: Historic inn, hiker rooms available that sleep 4, rides available from Pearisburg and trailheads for a small fee.

The Captain’s

Address: North of Pearisburg right off ATPhone: None listedMile: 655.9, 30 yards east of AT at signPrice Range: No chargeNotes: Take the zipline across the river, camping allowed even when no one home. Dogs bark but are behind electric fence. This isn’t really a hostel, but fun place for tenting right off the trail. Please do not go in house.

Address: 6164 Newport Rd, Catawba Virginia, 24070Phone: 540-309-8615Mile: NOBO 702.4, crossing on Newport RoadPrice Range: Donation-based. Laundry is $3 to wash, $3 to dryNotes: Donation -based hostel based out of a retrofitted garage. Allows pets, and will shuttle to the popular Homeplace Restaurant nearby.***Named one of the top hostels on the Appalachian Trail***

Address: 1333 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980Phone: 540-290-4002Mile: NOBO 861.9 at Rockfish Gap. Wayneboro is 4.5 miles westPrice Range: $30 bunkNotes: Close to amenities in town, pickup and dropoff included with stay. You must call ahead and speak to owners before showing up

Address: 34899 Appalachian Trail Rd, Round Hill Virginia,Phone: 540-338-9028Mile: NOBO 1011.2, hostel is on a side trail .25 eastPrice Range: Donation basedNotes: Operated by the PATC and run by volunteers. May serve dinner depending on the day. Bunks in a log cabin, tenting on lawn.

Address: 1212 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324Phone: 717-486-4108Mile: NOBO 1102.3, at Pine Grove Furnace State ParkPrice Range: $25 bunkNotes: Hostel housed in a historical mansion in the state park near the halfway point of the AT

Address: Main and Church, Delaware Water Gap PA, 18327Phone: 570-476-0345Mile: NOBO 1293.6, AT goes through townPrice Range: Donation-basedNotes: Hostel operated out of a church. Bunks and tenting available, hiker common area and large lawn

Address: 23 Center Street, Rutland VT, 05701
Phone: 802-683-9378
Mile: NOBO mile 1700.8, Rutland is 8.5W from trailhead at US 4Price Range: Pricing not listed online
Notes: Run by a spiritual community, can help on their organic farm. No alcohol, free showers with or without stay.***Named one of the top hostels on the Appalachian Trail***

Address: 1396 NH-25, Glencliff NH, 03238Phone: 603-989-0040Mile: NOBO mile 1791.1, .3 E of the AT at NH 25Price Range: Bunk $25, camping $18.50, shower only is $3Notes: Snacks and soda for sale, popular slackpack location. Shower included with stay. Non-guests welcome to hang out and have a snack and watch DVDs. Pets welcome.

Address: 324 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock, NH 03262Phone: 603-348-1483Mile: NOBO 1816.7, 4.8 miles South of Franconia NotchPrice Range: Bunk $30, bike rental $5Notes: Popular slackpack area, free shuttles at certain times of day, pizza and snacks for sale, no liquor***Named one of the top hostels on the Appalachian Trail***

Address: 592 State Route 2, Shelburne NH, 03581Phone: 603-466-5049Mile: NOBO 1870.4, right where the AT crosses US 2Price Range: $35 bunkNotes: Breakfast and laundry included. Large lawn and pack porch. Resupply shuttle free with stay.***Named one of the top hostels on the Appalachian Trail***

Address: 218 Main St, Caratunk ME, 04925Phone: 207-672-4349Mile: NOBO 2038.6, just steps from the AT at US 201.Price Range: $20 bed, up to $40 for private room, $7 breakfast, $5 laundry and shower for nonguestsNotes: Close to ferry crossing, not a party house. Mail drops welcome

Address: 33 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462Phone: 207-723-4321Mile: Off the AT. Millinocket is the closest trail town to Katahdin.Price Range: Bunk beds: $25, Private room: $55, Family suite: $95 plus $10 each extra personNotes: Last town for NOBOs, probably the first stop for SOBOs. Check out their SOBO special, and they also offer meals, gear, and shuttle services.

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The AT Lodge and Café has been operating since the 80’s. PLEASE explain why we are not on this list. In the last 10 years we have served thousands of hikers and have become a destination for hikers. We also serve the hikers down at the Hiker Hostel with Josh & Leigh for 4 years.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Top of Georgia ( Dicks Creek Gap) has never offered a continental breakfast ( ad says a ‘hearty breakfast ” ) Last year it was dry rolls – This year its cereal. Better get your breakfast meal the night before at Ingle’s in Hiawassee . Other than the misrepresentation of the breakfast T.O.G. IS Ok. Very clean !! Nice shower

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This is a great hostel. Friendly, good laundry, spacious, separate male/female restroom/shower area. I’m a non drinker but I enjoyed a nice meal in the pub. It is a great hostel.
The Station at 19E
9367 HWY 19E, Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687, United States

I don’t understand the dismissive tone of the first post about Barefoot Hills. The Hiker Hostel is still there, they just have upgraded the place for others.

I have stayed at BH twice now, and it is really nice. The people who run it are very knowledgeable about the AT. Bunks are $35 and that includes breakfast and access to the rest of the property. I never stayed there before but from I heard it used to be a real dump.